Teak Transom on Doughdish No.538

Craftsmanship Continues in Cataumet — Two at a Time!

11/14/2013 - The twins are moving quickly! Doughdish No. 537 and No. 538 are coming together beautifully in our shop here in Cataumet. On No. 538, the lead ballast has been bolted, floatation installed, soles fitted, and decks attached. Now, the teak trim is being milled and tailor-made for the perfect fit.… SEE MORE
Twins under construction

The Boatbuilding Process Begins Again — Twice!

11/4/2013 - This fall has greeted us with both beautiful weather and the sale of Doughdish No. 537! We took this opportunity to build her next sister, No. 538, right alongside. This is the first time two hulls have been built simultaneously since the purchase of Doughdish, LLC, by Steve Ballentine and… SEE MORE
Gloucester Dories are still a staple of the waterfront in this lively, unique harbor. For boaters, it's a great stopover.

Gloucester, the Original Working Waterfront

11/4/2013 - “It’s pronounced ‘GLOSS-tah’, not,…’gl-OW-stir’”, our friend Julia corrected as she swiped through my iPad and reviewed my destinations, including Gloucester, on Cape Ann just north of Boston. Like a second daughter to us, Julia is from nearby Scituate (pronounced, “SIT-chew-it”), and joined us for a few days of sailing on… SEE MORE
When a gorgeous November day comes along, those mariners with boats still in the water suddenly find they have many friends.

Stolen Sailing, the Best Way to Welcome the Off-Season

11/3/2013 - For most boaters in New England, November is for finishing the last winterizing projects of the year, making sure the shrinkwrap or tarps are secured, and preparing for ski season. Yet in almost every harbor there are a few holdouts who keep their boats in the water long after the… SEE MORE
Frededrick Villars, owner of CONJURER (in yellow), and Tony Davis, owner of Arey's Pond Boat Yard, sailing on Oct. 15, 2013.

Conjurer, 104-Year-Old Restored Crosby Cat, Sails Again

10/29/2013 - Conjurer is a 28-foot Crosby catboat built in 1909 by H. Manley Crosby and is a perfect example of the definitive American catboat that was originally built here on Cape Cod. She has recently undergone a complete three-year restoration project by Arey’s Pond Boat Yard in South Orleans and is… SEE MORE

Boston Yacht Sales Adds Princess Yachts to Dealer Network

10/25/2013 - Boston Yacht Sales, with offices in Falmouth and North Weymouth, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed the dealer for Princess yachts in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Boston Yacht Sales will provide sales and service for Princess yacht customers from two locations that offer complete service and… SEE MORE

End of Another Season for a Classic Plastic

10/21/2013 - For many New England boaters, it's the second-happiest day of the year: Hauling Day. Here's my 1974 Pearson 28 coming out of the water in Rockport Harbor, at the end of another terrific sailing summer in Penobscot Bay. A bit of winterizing, put the cover on — and then bring on… SEE MORE